Awesome Headphones

For its 100th year, Denon has released a variety of limited edition gear, including the AH-100 headphones, kicking out frequencies from 5Hz to 37KHz, sporting hand-crafted mahogany details.

Google’s new plugin lets you call phones right from within Gmail’s chat window. Calls to the US & Canada are free for at least this year; check out Google’s blog for more info.

Etymotic now gives customers the option to have custom-fit eartips. Have your ears measured by an audiologist, then send the earmolds to ACS labs so they can make the eartips. The WSJ has more info.

Gizmodo thinks Sony’s headphones look like something out of Tron: Legacy, we think they just look cool. They offer 7.1 digital surround, and a built-in boom mike for chat. Europe only for now.

Sporting an “iconic, utilitarian and seductive” design, Aiaiai TMA-1 DJ headphones are the product of extensive research and collaboration with professional DJs and musicians.

A one of a kind brand with a one of a kind product, AIAIAI’s Swirl earphones were designed to be practical and comfortable, with tangle-resistant cables and buds that hang over the ear.

These sleek modern ‘phones from TV juggernaut Vizio stream wireless 5.1 surround sound from your own system or Vizio’s home theater soundbar. Active noise cancellation too. Coming soon at $299.

HoodieBuddie has created a line of jackets that incorporate earbud drawstrings into the fully washable design, allowing for an iPod or other MP3 player to connect into the pocket of the hoodie.

Functional headphones with padding wrapped in camo print. Cox & Cox filed it under the kids section, but who says we can’t rock these too? We’re not expecting great sound quality though.

The latest update to this gaming headset sounds great. Not only do they hit your ears with plenty of volume, they offer virtual 7.1 surround sound – assuming you have a Dolby USB sound card.

Designed by Andrea Kezdi for Imm Living, the Lo-Fi Piggy Bank looks so realistic people might not guess it’s a piggy bank. Made of resin, it’ll also look cool just hanging out on your shelf sans coins.

Munitio’s Teknines 18k gold earphones are designed to look like the slug from a 9-mm gun, but with top-tier listening specs. This is about the closest you’d ever want a bullet to your brain.

Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS90NC noise-canceling earphones can block out up to -22dB of noise. The noise canceling function runs on a single AAA battery for up to 50 hours of sweet aural nirvana.

These headphones offer a striking steel design, but their lightweight construction puts minimal pressure on your head. A pair of 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers push frequencies from 5Hz to 30KHz.

The headphones in the soon to be released Grass Roots Collection from iWave feature sustainable wood grain details, are offered in 3 finishes and have a 20-20,000KHz frequency response.

Skullcandy and Roc Nation have announced their hot foldable Aviator Headphone collaboration, due in June. Features include 40mm full-range mylar driver, memory foam ear cushions and plush case.

Sony mashes up two of their popular franchises with the camouflage Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker W-Series Walkman. Pre-loaded with the MGS soundtrack and out this June for about $60.

Sleek Audio has unveiled their SA7 in-ear monitors, which have full VQ sound adjustment control and extend the treble range by a full octave, together with heaping on extra bass.

What better way to share your tunes with a friend but with a tiny robot? You have to decapitate him and poke plugs into his eyes to make him work, but that’s a small price to pay for sharing, no?

Kotori headphones are available in more than 100 color schemes. In case none of the stock designs suit your tastes, you can also create your own color combination. Available only in Japan.

Astro Gaming’s A30 Headset targets home gamers at $50 less than the A40; it features supra-aural on-ear cushions, closed back construction, a left-side only mic, and three QD cables.

Available 4/2010: Sony’s MDR-RF4000K is a digital cordless headphone with circum-aural cushions and 40mm long-stroke diaphragm; it’ll last up to 7 hours and includes a charging dock.

Listen with your ears and eyes with Brian Garret’s 3D Printed Headphones; they’re made-to-order cans created for his graduation project in conjunction with Freedom of Creation.